September 15, 2023 | Academic

IIT Guwahati develops pharmaceutical and food products from tea factory waste

The tea industry’s waste-based value-added products will create new job opportunities, open wind of new start-ups and entrepreneurship opportunities among rural youths Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati (IIT Guwahati) researchers have…

September 14, 2023 | Analysis

Australia’s dietary habits at risk: CSIRO 

A new report shows the nation is failing when it comes to embracing a balanced diet and even shows some of the occupations most at risk The CSIRO Healthy Diet Score report, released…

September 13, 2023 | Academic

Korean Society of Ginseng confirms effects of red ginseng in prevention and improvement of dementia

The research results showed that the group consuming ginseng exhibited higher episodic memory scores (EMS) Through continuous research, the secrets of ginseng, a representative medicinal herb of Korea, are being…

September 8, 2023 | Academic

Silpakorn University teams up with CP Foods for STEM-focused graduates

This joint effort aims to offer hands-on learning experiences for undergraduate students by enabling them to engage in practical tasks at CP Foods’ operational sites through the ‘Co-Creation Program’ Silpakorn…

August 28, 2023 | Academic

NTU develops technique for making lactic acid from jackfruit seeds

The method is cheaper and more sustainable than existing industrial methods as it requires fewer chemicals and processes, produces negligible amounts of by-products, and reduces food waste by using unwanted…

August 24, 2023 | Dietary Supplements

Science-driven policy change to restore healthy fish stocks in Myanmar

These newly enacted policies to protect the aquatic habitats of Hilsa will not only help revive ecosystems but will also ensure sustainable livelihoods and nutrition for the millions of fishers,…

August 11, 2023 | Academic

Researchers to test impact of special healthy diet on Crohn’s disease

The Monash University-led study will investigate whether a newly developed diet can reduce inflammation in Crohn’s Disease Volunteers are needed to test a diet that researchers hope can improve the…

July 31, 2023 | Australia

Australia’s donor breast milk trial shares $73 million in funding

The grant aims to study the advantages of using pasteurised donor human milk (donor milk) versus infant formula for pre-term babies when maternal breast milk is not readily available Researchers…

July 27, 2023 | Academic

HKBU develops novel Chinese medicine for constipation authorised by U.S. FDA 

This is the first time that a new botanical drug developed in Hong Kong was authorised to conduct a clinical trial in the US The Centre for Chinese Herbal Medicine…

July 27, 2023 | Academic

Sugary drinks tax prevents decay and increases health equity: study

The study demonstrates a 20 per cent tax is cost-effective to prevent dental caries and is likely to increase health equity because the cost-savings and health benefits occur for populations…